Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-12-03

tant host of those who bad an interest
ia the various articles that were dispos-
ed of that evening. Every one seemed
determined to make the most OF the
few remaining hours of the fair, and
fun and gaysty reigned supreme At
10 O'Clock the drawing commenced, coo-
Quoted by Messrs. j. n. Thatcher and
Philip Sayles the numbers were drawn
by Miss Gertrude Lantz. The first an
nouncement that was made was the re-
suit of the competition for the gold
watch Mr.. John Hutzler having re-
ceived votes amount of S152 45,and Mr..
George Evans 1924 25, Mr.. Hutzler re.
ceived the watch and the congratula-
tions of his many friends. The first ar
ticle to be raffied was satin pin cush-
ion, that was won by G. J. +. Thatch-
er. The elegant moltcboir case was car
ried off by Mr.. Louis Kintz, much to
the envy of all the ladies: hammered
brass plaque with frame and easel, that
was lust too lovelyn was won by Mr..
J. l.. Nichols. Mr.. F. c. Miles became
the possessor of a gilG paper rack and
Mr.. III. G.. Vanhorn of handsome
sofa. When Miss Daisy We'll was de-
clared the winner of a handsome pair of
vases there was double round of APP
plause Miss We'll was the only lady
who took prize. The great event of
the evening was the drawing for the sill
yer tea service, and when Mr.. L. A
Cunningham was declared the lucky
one, there was a rousing cheer and Mr..
Cunningham received perfect ovation.
All not being able to reach him, he was
borne bodily to the stage where he bow
ed his acknowledgements. The fair was
a financial as we'll as social success, be-
tween $500 and $500 net, being realized.
The managers all deserve a compliment
for the successful manner in which the
fair was conducted. The band will add
several new members this winter, SO
we may look forward to perfect treat
in the concerts next summer.
WHAT TO WEAR.-What are the new
fall and winter styles is what interests
every lady and when she wants to buy a.
new dress or wrap she wants the latest
and newest thing out. We have made
this study and have taken great pains
in selecting nothing but the newest and
best styles of dress goods and trimming.
We mention first in plain dress goods,
the all wool Henriettas. These are
very soft smooth finish with rich lustre
shades. Heliotrope, navy, myrtle, and
new brown Next is French serge in
plain celors, new brown, Terra-cotta,
Myrtle, Bronze, Heliotro pc, Navy. An
other very desirable style is the plated
mixtures for all colors for street wear.
Plain and mixed Tricots of course will
still be worn. In trimmings we have
every thing in braid and bead sets for
waist and Jannel, Furs, Stripes and
plain Velvets and Plush, Braids of all
styles. In fact we have 80 many differ
emit kinds of trimmings that it is impos-
sible to mention them all. We have the
largest stock ever brought to Martins
burg and then we show them in broad
daylight as our dress goods counter is
Immediately under the sky light. Don't
forget we've moved one door north OF
Market House.
EMMERT IL FIERY.
WARNER MURPHY, constable In the
county made complaint on Monday, be-
fore Justice Mckee, that, on last Tues
day, his wife, whom he supposed to
be crazy, had attempted to cut his
throat with a razor. There was no APP
parent cause for the act. He and his
wife were quietly talking, when she
asked him to lean over, that she had
something to tell him. He did so and
she drew razor and cut him in the
throat, dangerously, but not fatally
to Jail to be examined as TO her sanity
and on Wednesday was taken to the
asylum at Weston.
Also before Justice Mckee, man
named Rdenour was charged by Mrs.
Mcbride with assault Ridenour claims
he sole right to spring that Mrs. Nc
Bride has been accustomed to use.
Mrs. McBride's daughter attempted
to get water from the spring and
Ridenour took her bucket and des-
troyed it, and then kicked her Mrs.
Mcbride coming out, was struck in the
mouth by Ridenour. Defendant was
fined $500 in each case, and not having
the necessary amount, was sent to Jail.
CHAs. III. KELLER, aged fifteen, son
of Mr.. j. w. I'll. Keller, of this city, was
fatally injured on the b. Il o. r.. r., at
Sleepy Creek, last Sunday morning.
He, and a number of other boys, at
temntsd to board a freight train while